MSc International Business with Law
Reimagine Everything®. Lead Global Business. With Legal Insight.
The MSc International Business with Law is designed for ambitious professionals who want to navigate the complexities of international business with strategic insight, legal literacy, and ethical responsibility. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, this interdisciplinary programme integrates the global business environment, international trade law, sustainable supply chains, and financial technologies — preparing you to lead in roles that demand commercial acumen alongside cross-border legal awareness.
You'll position yourself at the intersection of global commerce, regulation, and innovation, with the ESG fluency, digital insight, and legal literacy increasingly demanded by multinational corporations, regulatory bodies, consultancy firms, and emerging enterprises. The curriculum cultivates critical thinking, digital fluency, and ethical leadership for those aspiring to shape responsible global business practice.
Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Business and Legal Authority.
This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality online education with the prestige of a British degree from the University of Salford. For over two decades, Robert Kennedy College has been at the forefront of online education, while Salford Business School's combined business and legal expertise ensures you graduate with a globally recognised and respected qualification.
Why This Programme?
- Business + Law in One Degree: Combine international business strategy with practical international trade law
- ESG and Sustainability Embedded: Carbon literacy, circular economy, and responsible supply chains throughout
- Cross-Border Compliance: Build the legal insight to advise on international transactions and regulatory obligations
- Digital Finance Fluency: Master blockchain, CBDCs, and ethical algorithmic governance
- Flexible Online Learning: Study 100% online via OnlineCampus — six intakes per year, complete in 12 months to 6 years
Your MSc International Business with Law degree is:
- Recognised worldwide by employers and industry leaders
- Awarded directly by the University of Salford
- Identical to degrees earned on campus
- Fully recognised by the UK government
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- International Business Manager
- Trade Compliance Director
- International Operations Lead
- Corporate Affairs & Regulatory Manager
- Cross-Border Strategy Consultant
- Sustainability & Compliance Officer
- Global Procurement Manager
- Business Development Director
Award-Winning British Education
The University of Salford is a winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2025, recognising the University's pioneering research in sustainable building design and tackling fuel poverty, led by its Energy House Labs.
Part of the United Kingdom's national Honours system (formerly known as the Queen's Anniversary Prizes), the Prize is granted every two years to recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and benefit for the wider world.
12 months to 3 years
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.
CHF 525 per month for 24 months (total CHF 12,600). This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees.
Dean's Bursaries and early-payment reductions available. Full details and currency options are listed on our Tuition Plans & Rates page.
Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.
This degree is awarded by the University of Salford, which received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty the Queen. The University is fully recognised by the British government; The University of Salford degree transcript will mention Robert Kennedy College as your teaching institution.
Programme Outline
Introductory
Not-for-credit
- Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
The MSc International Business with Law consists of 180 credits delivered through five modules:
Stage 1: Taught Modules (120 credits)
- Module 1: Global Business Environment (30 credits)
- Module 2: International Trade Law (30 credits)
- Module 3: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chains (30 credits)
- Module 4: Global Financial Technologies (30 credits)
Stage 2: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module Descriptions
Module 1: Global Business Environment (30 credits)
- Political, economic, societal, technological, and environmental drivers
- Globalisation, regionalisation, and market attractiveness
- Real-world examples of volatile and uncertain global business
- Ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in cross-border operations
- Critical insights to navigate and lead in a rapidly changing world
Module 2: International Trade Law (30 credits)
- Legal frameworks governing international trade and cross-border sale of goods
- Formation, performance, and enforcement of international sales contracts
- The CISG and other global conventions in context
- Dispute resolution and management of legal risk
- Sustainability and ESG principles in global commerce
Module 3: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chains (30 credits)
- Sustainability theories and global value network analysis
- Carbon literacy, circular economy, and green procurement
- Responsible business models and ethical sourcing
- International compliance and project logistics frameworks
- Designing supply chains for long-term value and resilience
Module 4: Global Financial Technologies (30 credits)
- Emerging financial models within digital ecosystems
- Blockchain applications and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
- Fintech platforms and ethical algorithmic governance
- Financial innovation through regulatory, legal, and societal lenses
- Advising on responsible financial strategies in digital industries
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
- Independent, business-focused research project
- Application of business strategy and trade law to a strategic challenge
- Synthesis of interdisciplinary perspectives gained throughout the programme
- Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
- Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance